South East Melbourne Phoenix Overcomes Brisbane Bullets

The South East Melbourne Phoenix secured a crucial 105-86 victory over the Brisbane Bullets, overcoming the early exit of star point guard Derrick Walton Jr. due to a hamstring injury. The game was competitive, with Brisbane initially leading 54-47 at halftime, but the Phoenix surged in the final quarter, scoring 36 points to the Bullets' 18. Nathan Sobey shone with 31 points and 7 assists, while Matt Hurt contributed 32 points and 12 rebounds. The win marked the Phoenix's first victory against the Bullets in three attempts this season, improving their record to 12-10 and solidifying their playoff position. Meanwhile, the Bullets fell to 10-12, facing additional injury challenges with Josh Bannan also leaving the game due to a knee injury. This match highlighted the Phoenix's resilience and ability to perform under pressure despite significant player losses.